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Balanced cables

2002-04-25 by erik_magrini@Baxter.com

If i connect a balanced connector into one of the sub-outs, and then 
connect it to a balanced input in my mixer, will it just work as a normal 
unbalanced signal? 

>>>Depends on the wiring of the cable, as long as the Tip is hot, it 
should work fine.  MOst cables are this wayt, so it shouldn't be an issue. 
 BTW, someone mentioned that only the main out's were balanced, are you 
sure about that?  Because they can operate as send/returns, I'm pretty 
sure they're balanced too.... <<<<
(I'm just about to buy a load of cables for my xl-7 and i will get all 
stereo connectors if it will work ok - just because the stereo ones are 
only slightly more expensive than mono and i will be able to use them for 
other stuff later as well).
>>>Exactly.  You should be fine with TRS cabl;es for your main outs, the 
sub outs will be up to you.  Personally I think the best bang for the buck 
is ProCo's Excellines series (only cables I use in my studio).  You can 
get them from www.sweetwater.com.  Cheaper than Monster (which for high 
end studios ARE worth the money), yet almost as good. <<<
rEalm

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